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About Sylvia

Sylvia prphotoSylvia is the award-winning author and early childhood educator who created the popular Sammy Spider and The Littlest books.  As an early childhood educator, the children in her classroom have been her inspiration.  She has lectured throughout the United States, Europe and Israel.

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  • Lessons I Learned When I Wrote my First Book – reposted Lessons I Learned When I Wrote my First Book – reposted
    Originally posted two years ago, this blog merits reprinting because I just received three emails from aspiring authors just this week.  This summer, I have received more requests for advice on how to publish a book than ever, and I am...
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  • Four New Books this Summer Four New Books this Summer
    I am so pleased to let you know that four of my books have been released this spring and summer and all are available on Amazon.  I am especially pleased to tell you that A Watermelon in the Sukkah is a...
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  • Friends of Sammy Spider Friends of Sammy Spider
            With two of my special friends who spent a day with Sammy Spider at the Community Party in Orange County, California last month.   Sponsored by the Jewish Federation, the Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School, and PJ...
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  • First Graders and The Littlest Pair First Graders and The Littlest Pair
          Earlier this spring, I sat next to Janie, a first grade teacher, at a fundraising dinner.  As teachers, we quickly found “common ground” and spent a lovely evening together.  And, of course, my books came up in conversation. ...
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  • PJ LIBRARY AUTHORS Front Row: Ann Stampler, Aubrey Davis, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, Jacqueline Jules, & me. Top Row: Eric Kimmel, Rich Michelson, & Ellen Bari PJ Library Conference
    I had the most wonderful experience last week at the PJ Library Conference in Baltimore.  Almost 200 PJ Library professionals assembled for work shops and team building activities.  Camaraderie and enthusiasm marked each and every session.  Especially meaningful  for me was...
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